By Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Amy Newmark and Susan M. Heim
"Chicken Soup for the Soul" books are each part of a collection of inspirational stories on topics relatable to readers, ranging from being a dog lover to being a devout NASCAR fan. One of the collection's newest additions is Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inspiration for Writers.
Writing, for those actively doing it or considering it as a career, can be challenging. Several authors write about those challenges in this compilation of 101 writer stories - including a story from former Johnstown resident Jody Iachini Severson.
Severson's piece, "Ask, Listen, Write," tells the tale of how an eighth-grade writing project made her act on her own advice: ask, listen, write. She describes the experience she had in gathering her family around to tell their stories and then relaying those stories on paper for her English teacher.
The project earned her an A and the English award for her class. Thinking it must have been a mistake, Severson confronted her teacher, who told her it was no mistake, and that she was a gifted writer. It was in that instant that Severson was truly inspired to continue writing.
She goes on then to tell a story of tragedy, a story of what was her life inspiration, and how these instances inspired her to write. Her piece ends with her advice to writers and the overall theme of the piece:
"Everyone has a story to tell; you just have to ask, listen, and write."
This engaging book guides writers through struggles with writer's block, rejection, and much more. For any writer, even those already on the highway to success, this book is a must-have for their collection. Be prepared to be inspired!
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